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March 15, 2026Open Access

Informal Cross-Border Trade Networks within ECOWAS Region: Implications for Regional Integration in Ethiopia 2013

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BWBedada WoldetadewaMGMekdes GebreabYDYared Debebe Desta

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Overview

Qualitative analysis reveals informal trade enhances economic growth in Ethiopia, highlighting its role in regional integration.

Key Points

  • To explore the impact of informal cross-border trade networks on regional integration in Ethiopia.
  • Conducted interviews with key informants from Ethiopian businesses involved in cross-border trade.
  • Reviewed existing literature on regional economic cooperation in Africa.
  • Informal trade networks are crucial for facilitating cross-border transactions for SMEs in the ECOWAS region.
  • Ethiopia's exports to neighboring countries have shown significant growth through these networks.

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Woldetadewa et al. (2013) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b606ea83145bc643d1d66fhttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19001736
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